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KINGS CANYON WILDERNESS LODGE

Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge is exclusively located on Kings Creek Station, a fully operational cattle and camel ranch of 695 square miles. Set in an exclusive part of the ranch, among the Desert Oak trees, Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge is sure to give guests a memorable Australian Outback experience. The 10 unique, air conditioned tented cabins with full private ensuite facilities offer the greatest of comfort in the Outback, with a perfect opportunity to absorb the natural landscapes. Enjoy Australian gourmet-style dining around the campfire under the stars of the southern sky (weather permitting). A delicious three course dinner and breakfast are included.

Day 1: Alice Springs-Camel Farm, Kings Canyon Guided Walk

Depart Alice Springs and stop at the Camel Farm before arriving at Kings Creek Station, a working cattle and camel ranch. Proceed to our exclusive Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, set in a typical Central Australian bush environment among the Desert Oak trees - a tree that is only found in this region of Central Australia. Settle in then depart for a guided walk of the rim of Kings Canyon. Dinner tonight is under the stars around the campfire (weather permitting). Sample some Australian delicacies such as camel, kangaroo and barramundi (fish). After dinner relax around the campfire with fellow guests. Overnight: Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge (D)

Day 2: Ranch Tour, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset

After breakfast join an exclusive tour of the grounds of the cattle ranch, for a chance to spot wild camels, kangaroos and other wildlife. See ancient Aboriginal petroglyphs (rock engravings). Return to the lodge to freshen up before departing for Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta, take a guided walk into majestic Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Marvel at the sheer walls that flank you as you enter the gorge and view rare plants only found in this region. Travel to Uluru to watch the sunset, enjoying a complimentary glass of wine as the day's last light fades across the face of the mighty monolith, casting its scarred surface in an array of ever-changing colors that betray the starkness of the rugged Australian Outback. Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer Hotel (standard), Desert Gardens Hotel (first class) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (deluxe) (B)

Day 3: Uluru Sunrise, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala Walk-Ayers Rock

Rise early this morning and enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you witness Uluru at sunrise. With the sun still climbing, join a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu, an ancient Aboriginal hunting ground and sacred site, where we view cave paintings. Then join the guided Mala Walk to learn about the region's unique geology and flora. Visit Kantju Gorge, a sacred waterhole, and hear the story of the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who lived at Uluru. Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative and learn about Aboriginal heritage and their artistic traditions and perhaps see Aboriginal artists at work. This afternoon be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport.

Departs: Daily